Duffy (78), from Knocknacarra in Galway was the founder of Duffy’s Equestrian Centre in Loughgeorge, Co Galway and is survived by his wife Brid, sons Paul, Brendan and Mark and daughter Audrey.

Tony Hurley, chairman of Showjumping Ireland, extended the deepest sympathy to all Paul Duffy Snr's family and friends on the news of his passing, saying he had been a driving force in show jumping and instrumental in the development of the sport in Ireland.